Perception is everything. Best case for America, Can you imagine the propoganda that comes out of Syria ? they'll have ginned up videos, photos all over Al Jazeera oand other media. Worst case? Assad actually puts children and women on the critical target list sights and the US smart bombs kill a bunch of them?Just had lunch with some Arab friends who have relatives in and around Syria. The relatives all claim that it was Al Qaeda who sent the nerve gas to kill the civilians not Assad. Has there been any definitive proof yet as to who sent the missiles? I think the US needs to wait for the UN to complete their investigation before taking any action. No matter what, it's a no-win situation for Obama. But then again, he is not in power to win a popularity contest, he's there to do what us right for the country and to protect it. My nickles worth.
We have to stop thinking rationally and think like Assad thinks. He is capable of anything! He doesnt follow convention or rules of engagement so if you aren't willing to build up a coalition to take him out, then what the fuck are you doing??
And if the REAL problem is Iran pursuing the bomb, well then do something about THAT.